Invest in construction stocks: A list of construction stocks to buy

The best construction stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

7 popular construction stocks picks to buy in 2024

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the building industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

1. DR Horton (DHI)
2. NVR (NVR)
3. Fluor Corporation (FLR)
4. PulteGroup (PHM)
5. Lennar Corporation (LEN)

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Take a deeper dive into construction stocks

If you're interested in investing in the building industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.

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1. DR Horton (DHI)

D. R. Horton, Inc. operates as a homebuilding company in East, North, Southeast, South Central, Southwest, and Northwest regions in the United States.

DR Horton stock opened the day at $144.93 after a previous close of $144.20. The latest price was $145.33 (25-minute delay). DR Horton is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD37.1 billion and employs 13,450 staff.

• Market capitalization: $47,858,913,280
• P/E ratio: 9.9134
• PEG ratio: 0.5988

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2. NVR (NVR)

NVR, Inc. operates as a homebuilder in the United States. The company operates through, Homebuilding and Mortgage Banking segments.

NVR stock opened the day at $7,730.00 after a previous close of $7,725.00. The latest price was $7,618.14 (25-minute delay). NVR is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$9.8 billion and employs 6,300 staff.

• Market capitalization: $23,869,988,864
• P/E ratio: 16.2603
• PEG ratio: 4.8865

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3. Fluor Corporation (FLR)

Fluor Corporation provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC); fabrication and modularization; operation and maintenance; asset integrity; and project management services worldwide. The company operates through Energy Solutions, Urban Solutions, Mission Solutions, and Other segments. The Energy Solutions segment provides solutions to the energy transition markets, including asset decarbonization, carbon capture, renewable fuels, waste-to-energy, green chemicals, hydrogen, nuclear power, and other low-carbon energy sources.

Fluor Corporation stock opened the day at $40.84 after a previous close of $40.63. The latest price was $40.95 (25-minute delay). Fluor Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$15.5 billion and employs 30,187 staff.

• Market capitalization: $6,966,086,656
• P/E ratio: 75.8333
• PEG ratio: 0.33

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4. PulteGroup (PHM)

PulteGroup, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the homebuilding business in the United States. It acquires and develops land primarily for residential purposes; and constructs housing on such land.

PulteGroup stock opened the day at $112.30 after a previous close of $111.36. The latest price was $113.70 (25-minute delay). PulteGroup is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$16.4 billion and employs 6,382 staff.

• Market capitalization: $23,718,182,912
• P/E ratio: 9.0024
• PEG ratio: 0.3146

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5. Lennar Corporation (LEN)

Lennar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a homebuilder primarily under the Lennar brand in the United States. It operates through Homebuilding East, Homebuilding Central, Homebuilding Texas, Homebuilding West, Financial Services, Multifamily, and Lennar Other segments. The company's homebuilding operations include the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes, as well as the purchase, development, and sale of residential land; and development, construction, and management of multifamily rental properties.

Lennar Corporation stock opened the day at $153.89 after a previous close of $152.79. The latest price was $154.29 (25-minute delay). Lennar Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$35.1 billion and employs 12,284 staff.

• Market capitalization: $42,484,252,672
• P/E ratio: 10.823
• PEG ratio: 1.2626

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How to invest in construction stocks

1. Choose a stock trading platform. If you don't already have a stock trading account, go straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024 and choose one.
2. Go through the sign up process. Sign up for an account by providing your personal information.
3. Set up a funding method. Once you are all set up for transactions, you can deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like DHI or NVR.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in construction stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — construction stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the building industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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